You Want to Make the Daily Paul a "Better" More Influential Site? Create More Valuable Content!

Without setting up a false dichotomy nor encouraging excessive posting, we should be closer aligned with the latter.

If you're one of those people who complain about the direction of, or content on, the Daily Paul, change it. Put your creative hat on, and create better content.

I'm always on the hunt for juicy or informative nuggets of truth or humor or entrepreneurial knowledge to consume and then redistribute to my friends, family, and especially the Daily Paul community.

Sometimes I spend hours thinking and brainstorming of content I could produce for everyone's consumption; my motivations being to expand my understandings of liberty, to help foster real change, to share and help others grow intellectually and entrepreneurially, to attempt to monetize blogging and web content through relevant product placement and social media marketing, to drive high-quality traffic to my liberty business's website, to network with like minded individuals, etc.

Take for instance yesterday. I was trying to think of something valuable to post, and I saw on Facebook that one of my friends was testifying in Austin! So I wrote about it and Photoshopped up a few graphics:

That opened the door to a whole wealth of other potential post topics to make the Daily Paul a "better" place, as some like to continuously harp on.

For example, did you know that in the Texas Legislature, due to a lot of grassroots lobbying we have:

bills in favor of removing taxes on precious metal transactions and creating a state gold depository;

bills in favor of open carry and campus carry of handguns;

bills to remove the property tax and curtail use and abuse of eminent domain;

bills in favor of a paper trail for electronic voting and other election reform;

bills in support of jury nullification;

bills in support of the state of Texas standing against the federal government's overreach with the TSA, NDAA, ACA/Obamacare, warrantless use of drones, and more and more infringement on our gun rights;

bills in support of food and farm freedom;

bills reining in abuse of police power; etc.

With only a few exceptions there are bills filed on all of our priority issues.

I'll post links and info below to all those referenced bills trickling through the Texas Legislature which REQUIRE YOUR ACTIVE, VOCAL, AND POLITICAL SUPPORT, but what will you do with the information? Will you call your state representative and your state senator? Will you run for office?

Or even better, will you work in the counter-economy that side-steps government bureaucracy? Will you be the next Cody Wilson? Why not?

The point of this post is that the direction of the Daily Paul is in our hands. It is what we make it:

State Affairs, 1:00pm, JHR 140HB 649, Stickland, "Relating to tax reimbursement for businesses that refuse to comply with certain federal health care coverage requirements based solely on the religious convictions of the owners of the businesses; authorizing tax refunds and credits."

Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select, 2:00pm, E2.036HB 553, Otto, "Relating to firearms and the preservation of the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution; providing penalties."

HB 627, Krause, "Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation."

HB 872, Laubenberg, "Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation."

HB 928, Krause, "Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas."

HB 1049, Laubenberg, "Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas."

HB 1076, Toth, "Relating to certain firearms, firearm accessories and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas; providing an exemption from federal regulation and providing penalties."

HB 1314, Creighton, "Relating to the unlawful seizure of a firearm by a governmental officer or employee; providing penalties."

Thursday, March 14:

Homeland Security & Public Safety, 8:00am, E2.010HB 434, Riddle, "Relating to the persons authorized to take a blood specimen from a vehicle operator to test for alcohol concentration or other intoxicating substances."

HB 435, Turner, "Relating to the authority of a peace officer to take a blood specimen from the operator of a motor vehicle or watercraft to test for alcohol concentration or the presence of other intoxicating substances."

HB 1658, King, "Relating to requiring the arrest and collection of a breath or blood specimen of persons operating a motor vehicle or watercraft while intoxicated under certain circumstances."

HB 1038, Eiland, "Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system."

HB 972, Fletcher, "Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education."

HB 1313, Creighton, "Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on certain premises of or locations associated with schools or institutions of higher education."

HB 1078, Kleinschmidt, "Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on certain premises of or locations associated with institutions of higher education."

HB 706, Capriglione, "Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on certain premises of or locations associated with schools or institutions of higher education."

HB 1009, Villalba, "Relating to the creation of a new category of law enforcement officer who shall be designated a school marshal, the training and appointment of certain employees of a school district or open-enrollment charter school as school marshals, and the rights, restrictions, limitations, and responsibilities of school marshals; authorizing the imposition of a fee."

HB 1298, Stickland, "Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain license holders on certain locations associated with a public or private school or educational institution."

HB 1896, King, "Relating to firearm training and the authority of certain employees of a school district or open-enrollment charter school to carry or possess a handgun on certain school premises; authorizing a fee."

HB 700, Lavender, "Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; providing penalties."

HB 1194, Paddie, "Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; providing penalties."

Whether the bird flies, or whether it dies...well, that is up to you.

I also advocate working outside the system, and prefer it actually, but these bills are important and need as much support as possible.

I don't mean to imply all posts need to be about politics. Humor, tech, science, videos, etc. are all necessary and entertaining too. We're kind of like a family here. I just mean post more stuff that you like if you're not happy with what's here! Get creative!

the fact that DP management decides what topics appear in the list of most viewed. I'm not opposed to that, but management's definition of valuable content is subjective and is reflected in the topics that get the most attention.

Is this valuable content? Pat Mulloy, member of the U.S./China Economic and Security Review Commission, says free trade with China will lead to China's Communist government owning large chunks of the U.S. economy. The clip is about 2 minutes long.

treasonous "free" trade policies are being used to debase the U.S. currency by increasing U.S. sovereign debt, the intention is to establish a new reserve currency that benefits totalitarian regimes like China, which unlike the US dictatorship, does not pretend to support unalienable rights. In this video, George Soros explains the decline of the dollar and rise of China.

Committee Chair (Rep Creighton) "We have a lot of testimony and commentary, especially with the volume of calls into our offices about the concept of nullification. Uh..you know...it being a legal theory rather than a right depicted in the Constitution. There are many legal scholars with differing opinions on how effective nullification can be. We see groups on the far right advocating for nullification. We have the American Civil Liberties Union advocating today for nullification of the Real ID Act. But overall, that's what these hearings are for, is to hear that testimony and to determine is that the best way for us in state government as leadership in state government, to pursue an effort. I think it's very interesting."

Wait, wait, wait. "A legal theory rather than a right depicted in the Constitution?"

"But overall, that's what these hearings are for, is to lead you to believe that you have a voice. When we've had enough of you, we'll go speak with our handlers and determine what actions are the best way to use state government to our handlers' best interests. After all, we're your leaders. I think I'm very interesting."

This is the heart of the matter, here. There's a difference between a topic and a comment. The real estate for a topic is more valuable and should be treated as such.

Take this example:
Shocking! Pope Reveals Himself As The Anti-Christ
Whether you find this mildly amusing or in really poor taste – the last place it belongs is as a topic. Maybe as a link, in a comment; but not a topic. And this may not be the best example, because the person who posted it probably intended to bring the site down a few notches.

Perhaps a better example is all the innocuous yet fairly lame topics with nothing there. e.g. HAVE YOU SEEN THIS! And then a link. The topic real estate exists for those that have something relevant to say and have taken the time express their thought clearly. That's useful.

Finally, and this can't be stated enough, Freedom of Speech protects your right speak without reprisal from the government; the right to petition government for redress of grievances. Think about that. It never meant you can say-what-you-want. You walk into a Baptist church lecturing the wisdom of Bertram Russell and you might get punched in the face. Go to a play ground of five year olds and start preaching sex education or anti-abortion, well, you might get punched repeatedly.

There is no Free Speech on this web site. Note to mods – do not be intimidated by this bs line. Shut it down boys, I'll back you up.

I agree 1000% with what you are saying here. And I might add and say there are two classes of whiners on here.

The first class, are the whiners and complainers that just get their panties in a bunch complaining about something or other they don't like about the Liberty movement: Rand, this or that conservative, this or that liberal, why only the most pure libertarians belong in the liberty movement, etc.

The great thing though on here most Daily Paulers are NOT that way, and are true robust, happy, open-minded liberty lovers who want to see the tent grow. I remember when yours truly ex-neocon converted to the truth and the Daily Paulers welcomed me with open arms.

The second class of whiners are disinformation agents provocateur (and yes, I think some who are paid to do it...whether by the government or AIPAC or some shadowy corporatist interest)...who just like to try and destabilize the debate with all sorts of non sequiturs, red herrings, straw arguments, and every other logical fallacy in the books.

When I get tired of going around and around with their whines and lies....I finally just block 'em.

I digress. However, I LOVE your post here. Keep up the good work, dude.

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~Chris
Norfolk, VA

Time to INVESTIGATE the investigators of 9/11. PROSECUTE the prosecutors. EXPOSE the cover-up.

I didn't want to talk about this next post I'm working on, but since you hit on the topic, I guess I can tell!

I'm working on a Daily Paul Blacklist master thread where we can self-police the site. We can try to rout out the second class of whiners. We can post evidence and links to warn the rest of the community, or allow them to defend their actions! Keep an eye out!

I've done a lot working outside the system, and now that I'm inside the system, I have to say, it's way better inside the system than outside the system. Inside the system is not cake walk, that's for sure, but outside the system is harder, when you are really trying to achieve something..

That said.. How about backing a group like Republican Liberty Caucus and letting then vend your car badges ay the convention in Oct (CA)? I think the vendors among us need to wake up and get their products on the tables by supporting the Liberty Movments.. seems it would be a win win situation.. I bet you would have sold plenty of car badges at the GOP conventions...

I got my packet in the mail! Thank you for that and the nice handwritten message. Your'e the best.I'm rooting for you in all your endeavors out there on the Left Coast (lol) and I wish you MUCH success.

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~Chris
Norfolk, VA

Time to INVESTIGATE the investigators of 9/11. PROSECUTE the prosecutors. EXPOSE the cover-up.

Way back when Steve Jobs would set up computers under tents at Grateful Dead shows, where we would net work with each other set lists, who we saw.. what was going on, what we needed or wanted.. the net was very open and free back then and there were no wing dings.. some became very creative and ((((((sharkhearted))))))) was a hug,, as hippies we always hugged each other.. still do.. pats on the back in return mean they don't know crap about being a hippy no matter how mice they seem..

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